Istanbul Tourist Pass: One Pass for Over 120 Attractions
Your Express Pass to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Bosphorus and 120+ More Attractions Around the City
Skip the two-hour line in the Turkish sun, walk right under the glowing pendentive domes of Hagia Sophia, walk into the marble courtyards where Ottoman sultans once ruled an empire, and cruise the Bosphorus as the sun sets. All at once, all without a single ticket-counter line.
The Istanbul Tourist Pass is not just a museum ticket. It’s your fast-track key to over 120 attractions across the city, including palaces, mosques, museums, cruises, observation decks, and more. That’s what it unlocks, how much it costs, and what tier is worth it for your trip.
Discover or Prime: Which One Is Right for Your Trip
Discover (1-5 days) is for those who want to see the essentials without overpaying: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, a Bosphorus cruise, Camlica Tower, the Whirling Dervishes show, and 20 more sites and experiences.
Prime (1-7 days) has all of Discover, plus the experiences that are worth paying extra for: a guided tour through Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, a Basilica Cistern guided tour, Maiden’s Tower, a Bosphorus dinner cruise with Turkish shows, a traditional Turkish bath, and a handful of guided city walks. Prime travelers save 50%+ versus booking everything separately.
Why Skip-the-Line Access Actually Matters Here
At Topkapi Palace alone you might have to wait 90 minutes in peak season. The line for Hagia Sophia stretches around the square by 10 a.m. Both Discover and Prime whisk you past the ticket counter to priority hosted access, saving nearly three hours of your trip on a single summer day.
Why This Pass Works
Enjoy Istanbul's top 7 landmarks, 120+ attractions, and premium experiences on one pass
Priority access at all included sites with a dedicated support line
Discover (1-5 days) for the time- and cost-conscious traveler
Prime (1-7 days) for travelers who want it all and save 50%+ over separate tickets
Audio guides available in 25 languages
Included Attractions
- Entrance to Hagia Sophia with Audio Guide
- Entry to Topkapi Palace
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Admission to Camlica Tower Observation Deck with Audio Guide
- Whirling Dervish Performance at Abud Efendi Mansion
- Admission to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum with Audio Guide
- Entry to Istanbul Archaeological Museum with Audio Guide
- Chora Church Museum Tickets & Audio Guide
- Walking Tour of Suleymaniye Mosque with Audio Guide
- Rumeli Fortress with Audio Guide
- Beylerbeyi Palace Museum Ticket & Audio Guide
- Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise with Audio Guide
- Entrance to Yildiz Palace with Audio Guide
- Entrance to Palace Collections Museum
- Digital Experience Museum Access
- Entry to Museum of Illusions
- Tour of the Princes' Islands & Lunch
- Panorama 1453 Museum Entrance with Audio Guide
- Miniaturk Entrance with Audio Guide
- Access to ViaSea Aquarium
- Admission to Emaar Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Entry to Istanbul Aquarium
- Admission to Sapphire Observation Deck
- Istanbul Airport Shuttle
- Audioguide for the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Discover and Prime passes?
Discover (1-5 days) covers 120+ attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, a Bosphorus cruise, and the Whirling Dervishes show. Prime (1-7 days) includes all Discover inclusions plus premium extras including a guided Topkapi Palace tour, Dolmabahce Palace, a guided tour of the Basilica Cistern, Maiden's Tower, a Bosphorus dinner cruise, and a traditional Turkish bath experience.
Is the Istanbul Tourist Pass worth it for a 3-day trip?
Yes. Most travelers visit Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia alone within 3 days, which already accounts for a large share of the Discover pass price in standalone tickets, before counting anything else included.
Is the Blue Mosque included in the pass?
The Blue Mosque is an active place of worship that's free to enter. Both Discover and Prime include a guided tour of it, useful for skipping the line and getting context you'd miss otherwise.
Can I purchase the Istanbul Tourist Pass on the day I want to use it?
You can, but if you book a day or two in advance, you're guaranteed your fast-track slot at Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia during peak season (June to September).
What if I don't do all the included attractions?
Nothing bad, you just keep the remaining days of validity that you haven't used. After visiting just a handful of the 120+ attractions included, most travelers still come out ahead.